PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms

Are you ready for another day of our Back to School series? I'm thrilled to have you here as I dive into the essential task of preparing our homes for the upcoming school season! In this episode, I focus on transforming three key areas of your home for maximum functionality: drop off zones, closets, and kitchens. Discover how to create a designated space for backpacks, coats, and shoes, and get th...

Get ready for Day 3 of our Back-to-School Series, where we dive into schedules and systems, making planning a delightful experience. Learn how to set up your personal calendar and create a family calendar and command center for seamless organization. Download our free workbook to guide you through the process. As a bonus, this month, I'm offering complimentary coaching sessions to support your fam...

Welcome to Day 2 of the Back-To-School Series on Plan Goal Plan. Today's episode is a conversation with leading organization expert and mindset coach, Jenny Layton! As we gear up for school season, Jenny shares valuable tips on managing work, family, and home life effortlessly. Learn how to keep track of all loose ends during the back-to-school transition. Discover how to mind your mindset, organi...

The end of summer brings a mix of emotions for many, especially parents gearing up for the back-to-school season. In this special podcast series, Danielle shares her nostalgic feelings about this time of year and the pressures that come with preparing for a new school year. To help listeners navigate this transition with purpose and delight, she introduces a free, wildly helpful workbook designed...

Do you need a hobby that relaxes you, improves your ability to focus, activates your creativity, and helps you let go of perfectionism? Today's guest, Vinnie Stergin, teaches mindfulness through the ukulele and we discuss all of the benefits of taking up playing an instrument as a hobby.  Vinnie Stergin is an Austrian musician, artist & educator. He has won some prestigious awards, like the Do...

Welcome back to "Plan Goal Plan!" In this second part of the two-episode series, Danielle delves deeper into the delightful world of to-do lists, infusing joy and play into your planning process. Do you love making lists, but lately you find that you make the list and then promptly forget about it? Or you keep adding items to your list but you don’t get them done and now you feel all icky about yo...

In this episode of "Plan Goal Plan", Danielle explores the power of to-do lists and how you can level up your lists to boost productivity. Whether on paper or digital apps, to-do lists are vital for capturing tasks efficiently. Discover unique tweaks to level up your list-making game and align it with your values. Danielle shares practical insights, emphasizing personalized methods over one-size-f...

Are you working on a health goal? If so, join me in an engaging discussion with Dr. Ryan McGeough, my hubby, as we explore the groundbreaking book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD. Discover the book's unique perspective on modern medicine's limitations in treating chronic diseases and its emphasis on aligning health goals with individual purpose. Ryan highlights the bo...

Are you excelling at work, passionately leading your team, and achieving remarkable results? But lately, you find it difficult to disconnect. Your mind races with work-related thoughts even during your personal time, whether you're at the park, preparing dinner, or even in your dreams. It's time to reclaim your mental space and restore balance! Join Danielle in this episode as she delves into the...

Do you find yourself repeatedly delaying your goals, waiting for the perfect moment to start? Have you experienced the initial burst of motivation at the beginning of the year, only to see it fade away as time goes on? In this episode, I delve into the fascinating concept of the Fresh Start Effect and provide you with four actionable strategies to create your own fresh start, enabling you to turn...

Happy July! The summer is a great time to work with your kids to set up systems, which is why I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with Laura Hernandez. Laura is a wife and mama to 10 amazing people. She is the founder of Mama Systems, a coaching business that helps mamas bring peace to their homes through systems so they can be intentional with their people and show up as the best mama po...

You are the person who thinks to yourself, "I’m gonna do that" and you do it. You do it. But lately, you find yourself struggling with follow through. You are frustrated with yourself because you want to commit, but for some reason you just aren’t showing up. Have you ever wished for a supportive structure that keeps you accountable so that you can live up to your aspirations? Y’all I gotcha. This...

I was reading the book Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano and this paragraph made me catch my breath, it reads: “After they made love that night, they slept naked for the the first time since they were young. They were dismantling their habits and routines and it was like pulling up floorboards and finding joy underneath." What are the floorboards you need to pull up? Do you have habits or routines...

Want to start your week with a calm focus? Do you want to sense the possibilities each week brings? In this episode, I offer you a tutorial on how to plan your week so that you can start your week calmly, with focus, and a sense of possibility. I outline 4 steps: 1. Enter your appointments, due dates, and foundational activities. 2. Capture your to-dos.  3. Put your tasks on your calendar. 4. Name...

If discovering your purpose has ever felt overwhelming and you just aren’t sure if you have the courage, please listen in. If your purpose has felt evolving or you feel like you have multiple purposes, listen in. I am honored to welcome today’s guest: Danette Haag. Danette is Beauty From Ashes. She is a wife, a mom of 4, and a Child of God. She is an inspirational speaker, a life coach, a register...

About 10 years ago, I wrote and directed a play called "Wasted." I was really interested in the concept of waste. What do we consider waste? Who do we treat as waste or garbage? Who gets to be wasteful? When are we wasting time? What activities are seen as valuable and what activities are considered a waste? In this episode, I discuss all things wasted time. By the end of this episode, I hope you...

Are your upcoming travel plans stressing you out? Do you come home from vacation needing a vacation to recover from your vacation? Traveling can be exhausting, but it shouldn't be. As working moms, you deserve a little fun and a whole lotta rest. So what are some simple practices you can put into place so that you can go on vacation and come back rested? In this episode, I talk about things you ca...

If you want to be more intentional about what you bring into your home, then this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk with Desireé Robinson of the Wholistic Lifestyle Podcast. Desireé is a home birther, homemaker, homesteader, homeschooling mom to 3 boys with her husband in NC. She’s passionate about helping moms create a balanced, low tox, and peaceful mom life. She talks about her Ditch...

Do you want to do it all? In today's episode, I talk about why you should set goals more frequently but set fewer goals. I explain how often you should set goals, why you should set less goals, and provide some guidance on how to choose which goals to focus on now. This episode is full of tackle tips to move you toward clarity and direction so that you can take action.  Join the FREE Plan Goal Pla...

Have you ever sat down and planned out your week and you are so proud of yourself? You set aside time for this, you have all your appointments noted, you know who is taking which kid to all of the things this week, you have a plan for dinners, when you will run errands, you work to-dos are organized and you are ready for it all!  And then your plans do not go as planned. Someone gets sick. An even...

As working moms, we mentor a lot. We mentor in the workplace, in our communities, and as parents. As mentors, we help others achieve their goals. In today's episode, I am joined by leadership and mentorship expert, Scott Jeffery Miller. Scott is a senior advisor on thought leadership for FranklinCovey and hosts the podcast On Leadership with Scott Miller. He has a new book coming out soon, The Ult...

18 summers. We get 18 summers with our kids. Summers are full of joy but can also feel chaotic. Routines are different, childcare is rough. So how do we, in the wild chaos of summer, savor it? How do we enjoy it fully, slow time down, and soak in the sun? In this episode, I offer 5 tips for savoring the summer as a working mom. I discuss how to pay attention to the details, evoke the senses, invit...

Have you ever tried something new and it is so... awkward? You feel like you are faking it and it is just uncomfortable. In this episode, discover the challenges and rewards of adopting new habits and embracing a fresh identity. I share a personal story of when I decided to act like a smart kid, emphasizing James Clear's concept of habits as an embodiment of identity. I discuss how connecting valu...

Is your lack of consistency keeping you from making progress? Is the emotional and mental load of being a working mom impacting your ability to consistently maintain habits? Life as a working mom is wild and rarely consistent. How do we create consistency so as to prioritize our wellbeing while adapting to the changing needs of our family and workplaces? In this episode, I explore what consistency...

Have you ever found yourself feeling like you've accomplished something simply by reading a self-help book or listening to a podcast, even though you haven't actually changed your behavior? Has your pursuit to feel good gotten in the way of you taking action towards your goals or making a difference in the world? In this episode, I explore the relationship between feeling good and doing good. Some...